Loveland is an elite athlete, great route runner and can develop into a playmaker for quarterback Caleb Williams, especially with Johnson leading the charge on offense. Now, Chicago has found a solid complement to Cole Kmet and opening the door fort Johnson to have some fun with two tight ends on the field.

The Chicago Bears picked tight end Colston Loveland out of the University of Michigan at No. 10 for their first round pick Thursday night. Loveland was born and raised on a farm in the small town of Bliss, Idaho. He grew up wrangling horses and raising sheep but also loved basketball and football.

The Chicago Bears added eight players in the 2025 NFL Draft, loading up on playmakers that could help new head coach Ben Johnson's offense. State of play: Most analysts gave the Bears positive reviews, especially for the top two picks, who should make an impact on day one.